Tag: natural

NailMUA: DIY Toner

NailMUA: DIY Toner
A refreshing facial toner that rejuvenates and replenishes dry, flaky and dehydrated skin that you can try at home.

NailMua: #TeaTime

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I love tea!…Today I boiled some ginger root and steeped it with some parsley, tumeric and sweetened it with maple syrup. People always stop me and ask me how I keep my abs looking great after birthing 3 children so I thought I’d share one of the things I incorporate into my everyday life.

I love tea!

I use this mix as detox-flat-belly-womb-health-magic-elixir!

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Nail Art: Simply Marble-ous 💅🏾💄

Kinda speaks for itself…

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NailMua: #nailart

So my client came in with a special request today…

She will be attending the National Gathering of Native Americans so I thought the #thunderbird #unlimited happiness was appropriate.

❤It was truly an honor❤

NailMua: Dipping Powder

Love, love, love this color for transitioning to spring from winter!

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NailMua: MMA vs. EMA

Brief overview of the risk that comes with using acrylic products that contain MMA.

MMA vs. EMA

So there is this on going issue in the nail industry: MMA(Methyl MethAcrylate) vs. EMA(Ethyl MethAcrylate). A lot of articles and information can be very helpful in theory, but how can you tell if you have come into contact with MMA products.

Look, lets get real:

Not all nail techs and acrylic producing companies are telling the truth about the products they create, sell and use on clients.

The 411:

How can you protect yourself and your clients from MMA exposure?

First of all, test the products. Mix the monomer with the acrylic powder. Let it harden and then let it soak in acetone to see if the product dissolves. If the product dissolves, then the acrylic product is safe, EMA. If it does not dissolve, its MMA. Do this in front of clients to inform them.

MMA was developed for use in the dental industry. However, they use it in a lab with proper ventilation when filling the molds sent in by the dental office. This is okay because once the product has hardened, it is no longer harmful.

Now, imagine this product on the nail. As a nail tech, I can tell you first hand it is very difficult to remove acrylic MMA because it doesn’t dissolve and there is a lot of filing and usually causes damage. Very uncomfortable for clients. EMA dissolves in acetone and easily files off. The odor of the liquid monomer is very STRONG, which is damaging and unsafe for breathing. It is also banned by the FDA. Clients who I have come to me to have MMA removed from nails, tell me they felt betrayed and lied to, which is never good. If you run into this situation as a tech, reassuring them to rebuild trust can ease any tension the previous experience might have caused.

Recap:

Best advice: research and test acrylic before using is on clients. Take special care when removing MMA from nail to prevent damage, since it does not dissolve in acetone. Finally, educate clients about MMA to avoid and protect yourself, co-workers and clients from harmful side effects.

Let me know what your experiences have been with acrylic services, feedback, communication and education are key in preventing harmful and illegal salon products and services.

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